Winch Towing; Speed Control; With The Brake - KRILO free at last Mode D'emploi

WINCH TOWING

The marvellous launch characteristics of the BLUE make it ideal for winch towing.
Basic posture and inflation technique are pretty much the same as the standard mountain launch
but you should use less brakes for a safe launch from a flat field.
Because of its flexibility it does not pose any problem at all to perform corrections of the flight
direction with the BLUE when on the tow line. To avoid the risk of an unintentional one-sided or full
stall, adapt the use of the brakes to the situation.
Regulations for winch towing must be observed. Only permitted equipment and personnel may
be used. A winch towing training is an essential prerequisite for safely carrying out this launch
method!
FLIGHT TECHNIC

SPEED CONTROL

WITH THE BRAKES
The BLUE has a wide speed range. Adapting the speed to every flight situation is essential for
performance and safety.
You will achieve best glide (in calm air) with your BLUE by not applying any brake at all. The best
sink rate is achieved with both brakes pulled about 25-30 cm.
After this point, the brake pressure will increase significantly, but the sink rate will not improve any
more. Flying at minimum speed involves the risk of an unintended stall - for example due to gusts
- even though the stall point lies at about 75-80 cm and the stall occurs comparatively smoothly.
Therefore, minimum speed must be avoided during stationary flight!
Always maintain a hold on the controls during the tow so as to be ready to react immediately!
 
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